What could be better – the ingredients in a BLT sandwich (minus the bread) in a bite size morsel! A wonderfully refreshing and delicious addition to any cocktail party menu.

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BLT in a Cherry Tomato

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  • Yield: 10 to 12 1x

Ingredients

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  • 8 slices bacon
  • 20 cherry tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped green onions
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped romaine lettuce
  • 1/4 cup mayonnaise
  • Chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Cook bacon until crisp; drain and crumble.
  2. Take the green stem off of the top of each tomato, cut a slice off the bottom and carefully scoop out seeds and discard. Lightly salt inside of tomato shells and invert on paper towels for 15 minutes.
  3. Mix together the onion, bacon crumbles, lettuce and mayonnaise. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Fill each tomato with bacon mixture. Cover and chill. Place on a platter and garnish with chopped parsley.

Notes

Variation: Substitute 10 plum tomatoes for 20 cherry tomatoes. Slice plum tomatoes, season with salt and pepper. Place heaping teaspoonful of bacon mixture onto each tomato slice.

Make ahead: Tomatoes can be assembled, covered and chilled earlier in the day.

 

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Hi, I'm Lee.

I am inspired by my mother, Sally’s, love of cooking and entertaining to gather friends and family together over great meals and conversation. In fact, I held my first dinner party at the age of 16. Throughout the years, I’ve provided recipes, menu advice and cooking tips to friends seeking uncomplicated and delicious ideas for home entertaining.


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